Thankful for therapy and recovery
November 27, 2019
Categories: Patient story
Alisa Skruch works at CHCS, but a little more than a year and a half ago, she became a patient.
April 3, 2018 was a beautiful day, and Alisa was driving to pick up her mother. Then her right front tire dropped off the asphalt, the gravel on the side of the road gave way, and her vehicle was slung into the ditch. “I remember thinking, ‘I’m just going to have to ride it out,’” she said. She went through a fence and hit a concrete culvert, then her vehicle...
Successful hernia repair
November 20, 2019
Categories: Patient story
A hernia is a tear in the muscle surrounding the abdominal wall or groin that allows internal tissue or organs to protrude, creating bulges under the skin. Hernias are a common medical condition, and they can be painful, thus limiting physical activity. In some cases, a hernia can result in a bowel obstruction that causes nausea, vomiting, and bloating and can become a surgical emergency.
Larry Schroeder recently had surgery at CHCS to repair a hernia. “I liked the care I...
Lung cancer prevention: Should you be screened?
November 18, 2019
Categories: Community health news
The National Cancer Institute recognizes lung cancer as the leading cause of cancer death. In the United States, lung cancer follows only skin cancer as the most common type of cancer.
Many people don’t realize that lung cancer screening is available.
Like any screening, lung cancer screening aims to find the disease early, when treatment may be more effective. Dr. Greg Welle, director of radiology at Community HealthCare System and Manhattan Radiology, said low-dose...
Thanks to Eastridge
November 12, 2019
Categories: Patient story
By Jacquelyn A. Lierz: My mother and I would like to say “thank you” to your entire staff of nurses and appreciate so much how caring and kind you all are at Eastridge. Also, a big thank you to the food service people and the housekeeping people. It is so nice when you are from out of town to be able to eat with your residents.
Mother hasn’t been too quick to remember everyone’s name, so in order not to leave anyone out, please express our heartfelt thanks...
Hand hygiene can keep you healthy
November 11, 2019
Categories: Community health news
By Karen Elliott: Cold and flu season is here. Are you looking for ways to keep your family healthy?
Handwashing is a simple way to prevent the spread of germs and keep everyone healthy and able to go to school, work, and other activities. According to the Centers for Disease Control, handwashing can prevent one in three cases of diarrhea and one in five respiratory infections such as cold or flu.
Soap and water are the best tools to use. If soap and water aren’t available,...
The Period of Purple Crying
November 5, 2019
Categories: Community health news
By Katie Kufahl: A crying baby can make just about anyone anxious, but new parents or caregivers can feel especially worried or frustrated when their baby cries and they don’t know how to help.
The period of purple crying helps parents understand this time in a young baby’s life. Crying is a normal part of every infant’s development. The acronym PURPLE describes specific characteristics of an infant’s crying during this...
